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This book contains practical advice and illustrative examples on how to plan, develop and sustain creative opportunities for young people to participate in decision-making. Founded on case studies with young people between the ages of 13 and 19, the principles highlighted in this guide apply to work with children and young people of all ages and provide ideas and inspiration for developing new ways of involving them. This practical guide is for managers and commissioners of services working to deliver the government's Teenage Pregnancy Strategy as well as for practitioners working with young people across a range of health, youth and community settings. It will also be useful for those involved in wider health, housing and social care provision working to deliver the government's Every Child Matters agenda

Includes bibliographical references

Cover; Acknowledgements; Foreword by Children's Commissioner for England; Foreword by young peer mentor; Contents; 1. Introduction; Background; Who is this guide for?; What does it contain?; Age range; Examples of positive practice; What do we mean by participation?; Why involve young people?; Benefits of involving young people; Who is responsible for young people's participation?; Building a culture of participation; Starting the journey; 2. Key principles for effective participation; Be clear about young people's involvement; Be flexible; Be committed to acting on young people's views

Make participation enjoyableEnsure broad representation; Consider young people's access needs; Create a safe and healthy environment; Provide incentives for young people; Provide young people with feed back; Celebrate young people's achievements; Evaluate and build on young people's involvement; 3. Participation methods and approaches; Helping young people to make informed decisions; Involving young people in the design and delivery of services; Involving young people in staff training; Involving young people in staff recruitment; Involving young people in policy and planning

Involving young people in advisory groups and boardsInvolving young people in conferences and events; Involving young people in the media; 4. Creating the conditions for effective participation; Your starting point; Support from the top; Training and support for staff; Financial considerations; Working together; 5. Directory of partners in participation; 6. References and further information

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